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  • Page 1 Measure what you see spectro2go spectro2guide spectro2guide Pro Type 345 000 016 Operating Manual...
  • Page 2 BYK-Gardner GmbH © Copyright 2021 BYK-Gardner GmbH All rights reserved 295 024 855 E 2106 spectro2guide Pro...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    BYK-Gardner GmbH Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Introduction..............................1.1 For Your Safety ............................1.2 Disposal ..............................1.3 Disclaimer .............................. 1.4 Copyright............................... 1.5 Declarations ............................1.5.1 Declaration of Conformity (EU)....................1.5.2 FCC Declaration (USA)......................... 1.5.3 IC Declaration (Canada)....................... 10 1.5.4 Japanese Declaration........................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents BYK-Gardner GmbH 4.1.2 Search for closest Standard ......................34 4.1.3 Measure new Standard ....................... 35 4.2 Perform Quick Check ..........................37 4.3 Absolute Measurement .......................... 38 4.4 Opacity Measurement ..........................39 4.5 Fluorescence Measurement ........................40 4.6 Jetness Measurement..........................41 4.7 Grayness Measurement..........................
  • Page 5 BYK-Gardner GmbH Table of Contents 8 Technical Data .............................. 87 8.1 Color ..............................87 8.2 Gloss..............................87 8.3 General..............................88 8.4 WLAN RF Specifications.......................... 88 8.5 WLAN Antenna............................88 9 Service and Maintenance ..........................89 9.1 General Information..........................89 9.2 Storing the Instrument ........................... 89 9.3 Cleaning the Instrument.........................

  • Page 6: Introduction

    • Application and Technical Seminars • Repair & Certification Service BYK-Gardner is part of the Altana Group and a direct subsidiary of BYK, the world- wide leader of additives for coatings and plastics. Together we offer complete and unique solutions for you, our customer.

  • Page 7: For Your Safety

    BYK-Gardner GmbH Introduction | 1 1.1 For Your Safety Warning: Familiarization with safety instructions is necessary. Absence of knowledge of safety instructions threatens your health and can dam- age the instrument. Read the safety instructions before you use the instrument the first time.

  • Page 8: Disclaimer

    1 | Introduction BYK-Gardner GmbH 1.3 Disclaimer Exclusion of Liability No liability other than as provided by law is assumed for direct or indirect damage sustained in association with the use of the instrument, the software or documen- tation. BYK-Gardner precludes all liability claims if the usage described in “Intended Use” is disregarded.

  • Page 9: Declarations

    BYK-Gardner GmbH Introduction | 1 1.5 Declarations 1.5.1 Declaration of Conformity (EU) BYK-Gardner GmbH Lausitzer Strasse 8 D-82538 Geretsried declare, that this instrument complies with the requirements of the following EU directives: • 2014/30/EU - Electromagnetic Compatibility • 2014/35/EU - Low Voltage •...

  • Page 10: Ic Declaration (Canada)

    1 | Introduction BYK-Gardner GmbH RF exposure statement (portable devices) This device complies with the RF exposure SAR test exclusion requirements for por- table devices, if a minimum separation distance (2 cm) to the antenna is kept. If the device is used and held correctly, the distance to the antenna will be main- tained and the risk of human contact during normal operation is minimized.

  • Page 11: Intended Use

    BYK-Gardner GmbH Introduction | 1 1.6 Intended Use The instrument is designed to measure color, gloss and fluorescence on different surfaces. Via the integrated camera the current spot on the surface can be viewed on the display – allowing exact positioning. By placing the base plate of the unit onto a surface and pressing either the Oper- ate button on the rear side of the instrument or triggering the measurement on the display, the instrument measures the surface and processes, displays and stores...

  • Page 12: System Description

    2 | System Description BYK-Gardner GmbH 2 System Description The spectro2guide is a portable spectrophotometer which is operated by the touch screen display and the Operate button. The button is used to switch on the instrument and to trigger a measurement. On the touchscreen display you can se- lect icons and functions directly.

  • Page 13: Delivery Of Spectro2Go

    BYK-Gardner GmbH System Description | 2 2.2.1 Delivery of spectro2go The spectro2go product variant provides measurement of color and gloss in one instrument. 1 System documentation 5 Power supply 2 Instrument with protective cap 6 Power supply adapters type A/C/ 3 USB online cable type C/A for di- 7 External black high gloss and rect data transfer...

  • Page 14: Delivery Of Spectro2Guide

    2 | System Description BYK-Gardner GmbH 2.2.2 Delivery of spectro2guide The spectro2guide product variant provides measurement of color, gloss and flu- orescence in one instrument. It comes with a docking station. 1 System documentation 6 Hand strap and USB cable type B/ A to connect docking station with 2 Instrument with protective cap 7 Docking station...

  • Page 15: Delivery Of Spectro2Guide Pro

    BYK-Gardner GmbH System Description | 2 2.2.3 Delivery of spectro2guide Pro Within the BYK-Gardner spectro2guide product family, the spectro2guide Pro offers the widest range of functions. It comes with a 45°C:0° circumferential geometry and an improved accuracy to measure the jetness of deep black colors. The Pro product variant provides measurement of color, gloss, fluorescence and jetness in one instrument.

  • Page 16: Names And Functions Of Parts

    2 | System Description BYK-Gardner GmbH 2.3 Names and Functions of Parts 2.3.1 Frontside 1 LED: Measure: • Lights up in green during measurement. • Lights up in blue if the sample is fluorescent, see “Fluorescence Mea- surement [} 40]”. • Lights up in pink if color change due to fluorescence is bigger than 1/3 of the tolerance value.

  • Page 17: Rearside

    BYK-Gardner GmbH System Description | 2 2.3.2 Rearside 1 Stylus (inserted in instrument): • Can be used for touching the icons on the screen. 2 USB type C plug: • Charging: Connect to power supply in order to charge the instrument. •...

  • Page 18: Docking Station

    2 | System Description BYK-Gardner GmbH 2.3.3 Docking Station 1 Docking station: • Charges the instrument. • Connects instrument and computer. 2 White test standard: • Used to perform auto diagnosis of instrument. 3 Docking station LEDs - from left to right: •...

  • Page 19: Test And Calibration Standards

    BYK-Gardner GmbH System Description | 2 2.3.5 Test and Calibration Standards 1 Black high gloss test standard 3 White calibration standard 2 Green test standard Consult Instrument Calibration [} 64] for details on usage. 295 024 855 E 2106 spectro2guide Pro...

  • Page 20: Exclusive Parts For Pro Variant

    2 | System Description BYK-Gardner GmbH 2.3.6 Exclusive Parts for Pro Variant The spectro2guide Pro delivery includes following additional parts. 2.3.6.1 Standards For jetness check and calibration two additional standards are provided. 1 Deep black color standard for jet- 2 Gray standard for jetness calibra- ness checking tion “Instrument Calibration...

  • Page 21: Measurement Principle

    BYK-Gardner GmbH System Description | 2 2.4 Measurement Principle The instrument is available with two different measurement geometries. 2.4.1 Geometry 45°c:0° The 45°c:0° geometry uses 45° circumferential illumination and 0° viewing per- pendicular to the sample plane. The circumferential illumination is essential to achieve repeatable measurement results on directional and structured surfaces The 45/0 geometry simulates the normal condition used for color evaluation.

  • Page 22: Software Installation

    2 | System Description BYK-Gardner GmbH 2.5 Software Installation The software “smart-chart” is a modern and intuitive program to document, ana- lyze and optimize your color, gloss and fluorescence data. It is available in two dif- ferent software packages: “smart-lab Color” and “smart-process Color”. •...

  • Page 23: Getting Started

    BYK-Gardner GmbH Getting Started | 3 3 Getting Started Please observe following notes when you put the instrument into operation. • Assemble the entire system, consisting of instrument, docking station (option) and software. Consult for more information. System Diagram [} 23] •...

  • Page 24: System Setup For Spectro2Guide

    3 | Getting Started BYK-Gardner GmbH 3.1.2 System Setup for spectro2guide The entire system consists of instrument, docking station with power supply and software. Connect docking station with power supply (1). Place instrument in docking station (2). Docking station automatically charges the instrument and performs auto diagno- sis.

  • Page 25: Charging Procedures

    BYK-Gardner GmbH Getting Started | 3 3.3 Charging Procedures The instrument provides two ways for charging. 3.3.1 Charge via Docking Station Check that the docking station is power supplied and put the instrument into the docking station. The charge LED indicates the following states: •...

  • Page 26: Using The Main Menu

    3 | Getting Started BYK-Gardner GmbH 3.4 Using the Main Menu The screen below shows the icons that are displayed by default. Difference Absolute Compare standard and sample. Take absolute measurements Results are saved automatically. without compare. Results are saved automatically. Details see Details see Difference Measure- Absolute Measurement...

  • Page 27: Setting Measurement Parameter

    BYK-Gardner GmbH Getting Started | 3 3.5 Setting Measurement Parameter The instrument is working with default measurement parameters. Before starting with measurements these parameters may have to be controlled. Go to Configu- ration > Measurement parameter. Color system Illumination Select color system. Default is CIE Select standard illuminant.
  • Page 28 3 | Getting Started BYK-Gardner GmbH Additional Parameter Depending on the model of your instrument additional measurement parameter can be available. Fluorescence Turn fluorescence indices on or off. Available for spectro2guide and spec- tro2guide Pro. Details see Fluorescence Measurement [} 40]. Jetness indices Turn jetness and grayness indices on or off.

  • Page 29: Perform Measurements

    BYK-Gardner GmbH Perform Measurements | 4 4 Perform Measurements The instrument provides various types of measurement functions: Difference Measurement [} 31]: In this mode samples are compared to a standard and the results are saved automatically. – [} 31]: Compare sample(s) to a standard Load existing Standard –...
  • Page 30 4 | Perform Measurements BYK-Gardner GmbH Context Menu The measurements are controlled via the context menu – available via the ham- burger menu icon in the lower left corner of the display. Click for example on the icon Difference, create a new standard and open the context menu. The context menu starts with less entries and grows up during measurements.

  • Page 31: Difference Measurement

    BYK-Gardner GmbH Perform Measurements | 4 4.1 Difference Measurement Using this function you can compare standard and sample(s). You can load existing standards, search for the closest standard or measure new standards. Click on icon Difference. 4.1.1 Loading existing Standard In case standards are already stored in the instrument, the list with existing stan- dards appears.
  • Page 32 4 | Perform Measurements BYK-Gardner GmbH Select Rename test series from context menu, if required. Enter the name and confirm via the checkmark in the upper right corner. The instrument is ready to measure. Place instrument on sample. Click on Measure or press the Operate button. Sample is measured and automatically saved.

  • Page 33: Using The Filter Function

    BYK-Gardner GmbH Perform Measurements | 4 4.1.1.1 Using the Filter Function The instrument provides a function to filter for standards. This is helpful in case of many standards being stored in the instrument. Click on the filter icon in the lower left. The screen to enter the filter criteria is dis- played.

  • Page 34: Search For Closest Standard

    4 | Perform Measurements BYK-Gardner GmbH To change the filter criteria select the filter icon again. To remove the filter select the cancel filter icon. 4.1.2 Search for closest Standard Using this function you can measure any sample - the system will automatically present the standard(s) in the instrument, which are closest to the current sample.

  • Page 35: Measure New Standard

    BYK-Gardner GmbH Perform Measurements | 4 Following scenarios are supported: • Nearest standard found: If matching standard is found in instrument, it is se- lected automatically. • Some standards close: If more than one matching standard is found in in- strument, a list for selection is displayed.
  • Page 36 4 | Perform Measurements BYK-Gardner GmbH Accept the default name or enter a desired name and click on the checkmark in the upper right corner. The instrument is ready to measure the standard. Place instrument on standard. Click on Measure or press the Operate button. Standard is measured and automatically saved.

  • Page 37: Perform Quick Check

    BYK-Gardner GmbH Perform Measurements | 4 4.2 Perform Quick Check Using this function you can compare a standard with one or more samples without saving for a quick evaluation. Click on icon Quick check. The instrument is ready to measure the standard for the quick check.

  • Page 38: Absolute Measurement

    4 | Perform Measurements BYK-Gardner GmbH 4.3 Absolute Measurement Using this function you can take measurements without comparing to a standard. Click on icon Absolute. Place instrument on sample. Click on Measure or press the Operate button. Sample is measured and automatically saved. spectro2guide Pro 295 024 855 E 2106...

  • Page 39: Opacity Measurement

    BYK-Gardner GmbH Perform Measurements | 4 4.4 Opacity Measurement With this function you can measure the hiding power of your coating using for ex- ample the BYK-Gardner byko-charts: • https://www.byk-instruments.com/c/p-5916 To display the measurement icon in the main menu, Opacity has to be selected as a color index, see Color Indices [} 55].

  • Page 40: Fluorescence Measurement

    4 | Perform Measurements BYK-Gardner GmbH Continue with Next and place instrument on the white surface. Click on Measure or press the Operate button. Sample is measured and automatically saved. Scroll down to see the Opacity value in %. 4.5 Fluorescence Measurement The spectro2guide and the spectro2guide Pro can detect fluorescent light ex- cited in UV and visible range.

  • Page 41: Jetness Measurement

    BYK-Gardner GmbH Perform Measurements | 4 • ΔE Fl: Indicates whether and how much fluorescent energy is emitted. The original specimen are compared to the specimen after the estimated fluores- cence degradation. • ΔE : Calculates the estimated color difference after the fluorescence has de- zero cayed.
  • Page 42 4 | Perform Measurements BYK-Gardner GmbH To switch the instrument into jetness measurement mode the corresponding in- dices have to be activated. Go to Configuration > Measurement parameter > Jetness indices. For blackness / jetness measurement following indices are relevant: •...
  • Page 43 BYK-Gardner GmbH Perform Measurements | 4 Activating these indices changes to a different measuring mode in the instrument - which can be used for samples with deepest black only. If measuring other colors an error message will appear. To measure all other colors, deactivate the jetness indices. This changes the instru- ment back to the default measuring mode.

  • Page 44: Grayness Measurement

    4 | Perform Measurements BYK-Gardner GmbH 4.7 Grayness Measurement The spectro2guide Pro provides additional indices for the measurement of gray colors. Go to Configuration > Measurement Parameters > Jetness indices. For grayness measurement following indices are relevant: • Gy: Indicates the gray value of a sample. •...

  • Page 45: Organizer Measurement

    BYK-Gardner GmbH Perform Measurements | 4 Notice To measure gray samples deactivate the jetness indices My, Mc, dM and just acti- vate the grayness indices Gy, Gc, dG, see Jetness Measurement [} 41]. 4.8 Organizer Measurement Standardization of Measurement Procedure It is possible to predefine the measurement sequence in the software “smart- process”...

  • Page 46: Browse Measurements

    5 | Browse Measurements BYK-Gardner GmbH 5 Browse Measurements Using this function you can view measured data and / or delete existing standards or test series. Click on icon Browse. The list with all types of measurements is displayed. You can browse through the list in order to view or delete the data. Notice You can also use the software “smart-chart”...
  • Page 47 BYK-Gardner GmbH Browse Measurements | 5 Open the desired object to view the measurement data. Scroll down to view values and statistics. 295 024 855 E 2106 spectro2guide Pro...
  • Page 48 5 | Browse Measurements BYK-Gardner GmbH You can browse through the different samples measured. spectro2guide Pro 295 024 855 E 2106...

  • Page 49: Delete Standard

    BYK-Gardner GmbH Browse Measurements | 5 5.2 Delete Standard You can delete standards with all stored test series. Select Standard and select the standard(s) to be deleted in the list. Click on the Trashcan icon. A confirmation dialog is displayed. Confirm with the checkmark in the upper right corner.

  • Page 50: Delete Test Series

    5 | Browse Measurements BYK-Gardner GmbH 5.3 Delete Test series To delete only single test series select Difference, click on the standard and select the test series to be deleted in the list. Click on the Trashcan icon. A confirmation dialog is displayed. Confirm with the checkmark in the upper right corner.

  • Page 51: System Configuration

    BYK-Gardner GmbH System Configuration | 6 6 System Configuration With this function you can configure the instrument according to your needs. Measurement parameter Sound Set measurement parameter here, see Switch instrument sound on/off here. Measurement Parameter [} 52]. Camera Start screen Switch integrated camera on/off here.

  • Page 52: Measurement Parameter

    6 | System Configuration BYK-Gardner GmbH 6.1 Measurement Parameter The list of measurement parameter is shown in section Setting Measurement Pa- rameter [} 27]. Below the most important parameter are described. 6.1.1 Color System Go to Measurement parameter > Color system and select the color system(s) you want to use for measurements.

  • Page 53: Color Equation

    BYK-Gardner GmbH System Configuration | 6 6.1.2 Color Equation Go to Measurement parameter > Color equation and select the color equation you want to use for measurements. The color equation is visible in the measurements results. 295 024 855 E 2106 spectro2guide Pro...

  • Page 54: Measurement Screen

    6 | System Configuration BYK-Gardner GmbH 6.1.3 Measurement Screen Go to Measurement parameter > Color equation and scroll down to Mea- surement screen. Select the data to be displayed in the measurement results. Following data can be selected: • STD = Standard •...

  • Page 55: Color Indices

    BYK-Gardner GmbH System Configuration | 6 6.1.4 Color Indices Go to Measurement parameter > Color indices and select the color indices you want to use for measurements. You can decide to display absolute and/or differ- ence values. These color indices are visible in the measurements results. Another example can be found in Opacity Measurement [} 39].

  • Page 56: Geometry

    6 | System Configuration BYK-Gardner GmbH 6.1.5 Geometry If your instrument is a sphere instrument (see [} 21]) you can con- Geometry d:8° figure the measurement condition: • Specular included (Spin) or • Specular excluded (Spex). Go to Measurement parameter > Geometry and select the mode to be used during measurement.
  • Page 57 BYK-Gardner GmbH System Configuration | 6 If you select the option Spin/Spex in Measurement parameter, the context menu offers a control to toggle between the two modes. Click left on the control to select Spin and click right to select Spex. 295 024 855 E 2106 spectro2guide Pro...

  • Page 58: Statistics

    6 | System Configuration BYK-Gardner GmbH 6.1.6 Statistics Go to Measurement parameter > Statistics and select the statistic options to be used during measurement: The number of measurements required on standard and on sample and statistic data to be displayed. The number of measurements required is visible in the measurements results in the upper right of the screen, e.g.
  • Page 59 BYK-Gardner GmbH System Configuration | 6 The option Statistic fixed means: The exact no. of measurements is to be made. If this options is inactive, the minimum no. is required, but additional measure- ments can be made – both Measure and Next are active. 295 024 855 E 2106 spectro2guide Pro...

  • Page 60: Wireless Connection

    6 | System Configuration BYK-Gardner GmbH 6.2 Wireless Connection The instrument is equipped with a WiFi adapter. You can use the WiFi connection alternatively to the USB connection. 6.2.1 Connect Automatically In the configuration menu select WiFi and then your respective country. The WiFi setup screen is displayed.

  • Page 61: Connect Manually

    BYK-Gardner GmbH System Configuration | 6 You are connected to the network. In the main menu the WiFi symbol is shown in- dicating the current field strength. The chosen network will be connected auto- matically if in range. 6.2.2 Connect Manually If required the DHCP setup can also be done manually.
  • Page 62 6 | System Configuration BYK-Gardner GmbH Click a line to enter the corresponding data. Accept your changes to enter the WiFi key – required if the network is secured. The instrument connects to the network, a confirmation message is displayed. The active connection is shown in the WiFi configuration screen.

  • Page 63: Network Information

    BYK-Gardner GmbH System Configuration | 6 6.2.3 Network Information The network data like MAC and IP address can be checked in the information screen. 6.2.4 Disconnect Network To disconnect from the network, switch the WiFi option off in the WiFi configura- tion screen.

  • Page 64: Instrument Calibration

    6 | System Configuration BYK-Gardner GmbH 6.3 Instrument Calibration The system delivery comprises a calibration tile and test tiles for color and gloss, Test and Calibration Standards [} 19]. These tiles can be used to check if your instrument is measuring correctly. Each tile comes with a dedicated serial number matching your instrument.

  • Page 65: Calibration Information

    BYK-Gardner GmbH System Configuration | 6 6.3.1 Calibration Information Use the information screen to check the current status of diagnosis and calibra- tion. The screen shows the details for instrument status and for calibration and test standards. 6.3.2 Auto Diagnosis and Calibration The auto diagnosis takes place in the docking station.
  • Page 66 6 | System Configuration BYK-Gardner GmbH If auto diagnosis fails, following message appears: “Please clean white test stan- dard of docking station or calibrate on external white calibration standard.” After calibration on the external white calibration standard following message ap- pears: “Perform diagnosis: Required”.
  • Page 67 BYK-Gardner GmbH System Configuration | 6 Verify performance on external test standard color (green) and external test stan- dard gloss (high gloss). Take care for correct alignment of instrument on standard. The instrument will guide you through the diagnosis procedure. NOTICE •...

  • Page 68: Manual Diagnosis

    6 | System Configuration BYK-Gardner GmbH 6.3.3 Manual Diagnosis The option Perform diagnosis can be performed manually at any time to check the instrument on the test standards. The instrument will guide you through the diagnosis procedure. First measure on test standard color. Second measure on test standard gloss.

  • Page 69: Calibration Standard

    BYK-Gardner GmbH System Configuration | 6 If diagnosis fails, clean test standard and repeat or calibrate on external white stan- dard. 6.3.4 Calibration Standard If auto diagnosis or manual diagnosis fails, use the option Calibrate on white standard. The instrument will guide you through the calibration procedure. If calibration fails, clean test standard and repeat.

  • Page 70: Test Standards

    6 | System Configuration BYK-Gardner GmbH NOTICE Perform calibration only, if required in order to ensure correct status of your cali- bration standard. 6.3.5 Test Standards In order to document the correct measurement status of your instrument you can save the test standards in the system memory. Select the option Add standard to list and use to frequently monitor instrument per- Difference Measurement...

  • Page 71: Pro Variant

    BYK-Gardner GmbH System Configuration | 6 If the differences are within your tolerances you can continue to measure with your instrument. Otherwise calibrate your instrument on the white standard. NOTICE Every difference measurement is stored in the instrument. Transfer the measure- ment data to “smart-chart”...

  • Page 72: Jetness Diagnosis

    6 | System Configuration BYK-Gardner GmbH Scroll more down to Jetness standard to view the details for the gray calibration standard. Use the Back icon to return to the calibration menu. 6.3.6.2 Jetness Diagnosis The diagnosis for jetness can be performed manually at any time to check the in- strument on the black test standard.
  • Page 73 BYK-Gardner GmbH System Configuration | 6 The instrument will guide you through the diagnosis procedure. During diagnosis the message "Diagnosis in progress" is displayed. If diagnosis fails clean the test standard and repeat. 295 024 855 E 2106 spectro2guide Pro...
  • Page 74 6 | System Configuration BYK-Gardner GmbH If it still fails, perform calibration on gray jetness standard, see “Jetness Calibration [} 75]”. If diagnosis is successful the message "Autodiagnosis OK" is displayed. You can use your instrument for measurements. spectro2guide Pro 295 024 855 E 2106...

  • Page 75: Jetness Calibration

    BYK-Gardner GmbH System Configuration | 6 6.3.6.3 Jetness Calibration If diagnosis on black test standard fails, perform calibration on gray standard. 6.3.6.3.1 Calibration Procedure Scroll down to Jetness standard and click on Calibrate on gray standard. The instrument will guide you through the calibration procedure. During calibration the message "Calibration in progress"...
  • Page 76 6 | System Configuration BYK-Gardner GmbH If calibration fails clean the calibration standard and repeat. If it still fails, contact our customer service. If calibration is successful the message "Instrument calibration valid" is displayed. spectro2guide Pro 295 024 855 E 2106...

  • Page 77: Standard Management

    BYK-Gardner GmbH System Configuration | 6 Confirm the message. You can now repeat the “Jetness Diagnosis [} 72]” on the black standard. 6.3.6.3.2 Standard Management In order to document the correct measurement status of your instrument you can save the calibration standard in the system memory. In the section Jetness stan- dard select the option Add standard to list.
  • Page 78 6 | System Configuration BYK-Gardner GmbH “Difference Measurement [} 31]” to frequently monitor instrument perfor- mance. Select the gray calibration standard from the list and measure it. The measurement results will be saved automatically in the system memory. spectro2guide Pro 295 024 855 E 2106...

  • Page 79: Jetness Test Standard

    BYK-Gardner GmbH System Configuration | 6 To delete the item from the system memory use the function “Browse Measure- [} 46]” > “Delete Standard ments [} 49]”. NOTICE The option Add to standard list will be inactive next time when the gray calibra- tion standard has already been added to the system memory.
  • Page 80 6 | System Configuration BYK-Gardner GmbH Use Difference Measurement to frequently monitor instrument performance. Select the black test standard from the list and measure it. The measurement results will be saved automatically in the system memory. spectro2guide Pro 295 024 855 E 2106...
  • Page 81 BYK-Gardner GmbH System Configuration | 6 To delete the item from the system memory use the function “Browse Measure- [} 46]” > “Delete Standard ments [} 49]”. NOTICE The option Add to standard list will be inactive next time when the black test standard has already been added to the system memory.

  • Page 82: Perform Factory Reset

    6 | System Configuration BYK-Gardner GmbH 6.4 Perform Factory Reset If you are having technical problems with your instrument, you can perform a fall- back to the factory settings. In the configuration menu select Factory reset. Confirm the security message to perform the fallback. You have to enter a pass- word - details see Technical Data [} 87].

  • Page 83: Protect Configuration

    BYK-Gardner GmbH System Configuration | 6 6.5 Protect Configuration You can protect the current configuration of your instrument via password against accidental or intentional changes. In the configuration menu Protect configura- tion. Activate the option. You have to enter a password. The password is shown in clear text during input.

  • Page 84: Troubleshooting

    7 | Troubleshooting BYK-Gardner GmbH 7 Troubleshooting The system provides messages on the display in case of errors or problems: • Error messages are displayed in red color. In this case the measured values are invalid. Measurement has to be repeated. •...

  • Page 85: Measurement Problems

    BYK-Gardner GmbH Troubleshooting | 7 7.3 Measurement Problems Message Solution Calibration Perform calibration the external white invalid. calibration standard. Please perform calibration. Measurement Appears if an error occurs during mea- failed! surement. Please repeat. Make sure to completely cover mea- Ambient light.

  • Page 86: Error Messages

    7 | Troubleshooting BYK-Gardner GmbH 7.4 Error Messages Message Solution Error! White calibration in docking sta- Use external white calibration standard tion. and repeat calibration. If white calibration is okay, please clean white test standard of docking station. If calibration fails again, contact service. Error! Please clean Clean white tile and repeat white cali- white tile or call...

  • Page 87: Technical Data

    BYK-Gardner GmbH Technical Data | 8 8 Technical Data 8.1 Color Geometry 45°c:0°, d:8° (spin/spex) Aperture Size 12 mm / 8 mm Spectral Range 400 - 700 nm, 10 nm resolution Color Spectral Range Flu- 340 - 760 nm, 10 nm resolution (spectro2guide only) orescence Repeatability 0.01 ΔE94 (10 readings on white)

  • Page 88: General

    8 | Technical Data BYK-Gardner GmbH 8.3 General Memory 4000 standards and 10 000 samples Languages English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Japa- nese, Chinese Dimensions 87 x 110 x 188 mm (3.4 x 4.3 x 7.4 in) (LxWxH) Operation Up to 2000 m / 6561 ft Altitude Weight...

  • Page 89: Service And Maintenance

    BYK-Gardner GmbH Service and Maintenance | 9 9 Service and Maintenance 9.1 General Information Caution: Damage possible by insertion of objects. Inserting any objects into the measurement aperture could damage the instru- ment. Do not insert any objects into the measurement aperture. Caution: Damage possible by using acetone for cleaning.

  • Page 90: Cleaning The Jetness Standards

    9 | Service and Maintenance BYK-Gardner GmbH 9.5 Cleaning the Jetness Standards The accuracy of the measurement can be significantly impacted by using dirty or damaged standards. An LED flashlight is provided to check the cleanliness – see “Exclusive Parts for Pro Variant [} 20]”.

  • Page 91: Calibration And Repair Service

    BYK-Gardner GmbH Service and Maintenance | 9 9.6 Calibration and Repair Service BYK-Gardner´s global network of own ISO/IEC 17025 accredited service points is Our Service Offer equipped with the full line of reference measuring standards and tools needed to ensure highest quality service on a global basis: •...

  • Page 92: Service Points

    10 | Service Points BYK-Gardner GmbH 10 Service Points BYK-Gardner global service centers with ISO / IEC 17025 accredited lab- oratories Headquarter Germany Headquarter USA Headquarter PTE c/o BYK-Gardner GmbH c/o BYK-Gardner USA c/o BYK USA dba Paul N. Gardner Lausitzer Strasse 8, 82538 9104 Guilford Rd., Co- Geretsried, Germany...
  • Page 93 BYK-Gardner GmbH Notes 295 024 855 E 2106 spectro2guide Pro...
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